The People vs. Columbus, et al

A tense trial was wrapped up moments ago. The People made convincing arguments proving the guilt of Columbus, Columbus' Men, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, the Taino/Arawaks themselves, and the System of Empire. Each group was indicted with the mistreatment and murder of the Tainos. Two students represented each defendant, either pleading guilty or not guilty as well as accusing the groups whom they deemed most responsible for the tragedy in the 1490's and beyond. Students prepared thoughtful defenses, answered questions, made accusations and offered rebuttals to other groups. Punishments were meted out, but for some reason each was laughed at by the guilty parties.